3rd Circ. Revives Firearm Group's Challenge To NJ Gun Law

By George Woolston

The Third Circuit on Tuesday held that the National Shooting Sports Foundation can challenge New Jersey's law allowing the state to sue firearms manufacturers for endangering public safety, also reversing a lower court's decision to put the case on hold.

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LIV Golf Hits Ch. 11 After Losing Saudi Backing

By Alex Wittenberg

LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 protection in New Jersey bankruptcy court Tuesday with more than $500 million in debt after losing the financial backing of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, saying it plans to hand control of the company to its players.

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State Coalition Can Pursue Challenge To HHS Vax Overhaul

By Gina Kim

A California federal judge allowed a coalition of states to proceed with their challenge to the Trump administration's decision to cut vaccine recommendations for children, ruling Tuesday the states plausibly alleged those decisions could increase costs of running their healthcare programs and burden them with having to adjust their laws. 

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Tax Court Adds Five New Trial Locations, Expands Roles

By Jack McLoone

The U.S. Tax Court's chief judge announced that the court will hear cases in five new cities starting Tuesday, bringing the total to 79, while allowing all types of cases to be heard at each location.

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Amazon Says No Need For Early Discovery In NJ AG's Case

By Matthew Perlman

Amazon has told a New Jersey federal court there's no need to expedite discovery in the state's case accusing the e-commerce giant of using its market power to stifle competition for delivery drivers, saying the case belongs in front of the National Labor Relations Board.

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Calif. Urges Justices To Let Paramount Merger Case Play Out

By Matthew Perlman

California and other state enforcers that are challenging Paramount Skydance Corp.'s planned $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery have urged the U.S. Supreme Court not to expedite Iowa and Montana's case seeking to block the merger challenge.

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Gibson Dunn-Led Holtec Nuclear Readies $825M IPO

By Jade Martinez-Pogue

Nuclear power plant equipment and services company Holtec Nuclear on Tuesday unveiled plans for an estimated $825 million initial public offering advised by Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, kicking off the IPO market's post-Labor Day pipeline.

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Retailer Francesca's Gets Approval For Ch. 11 Wind-Down

By Rick Archer

A New Jersey bankruptcy judge Tuesday confirmed the Chapter 11 plan of Francesca's, after counsel for the women's clothing retailer said the debtor had resolved all objections to its plan to liquidate its remaining assets.

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ABA Law School Accrediting Arm Repeals Diversity Standard

By Emma Cueto and Andrea Keckley

The American Bar Association council responsible for law school accreditation voted Tuesday to eliminate its diversity and inclusion standard, the final step in a process that the council hopes will ensure it remains an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Ex-DLA Piper Partner Must Face Claim He Raped Associate

By Lynn LaRowe

A Massachusetts state court has ruled it has jurisdiction over an assault and battery claim alleging a former DLA Piper partner raped a former Boston-based associate in Delaware, finding that purported incident was part of "a larger course of conduct encompassing multiple torts across several states, all circling around plaintiff's residence and work in Massachusetts."

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5th Circ. Backs Ax Of $125M Judgment Over Judge Friendship

By Mike Curley

A split Fifth Circuit panel Tuesday affirmed the vacatur of a trial by a magistrate judge that resulted in a $125 million judgment against Port of Lake Charles, finding the district court correctly found that the magistrate judge didn't fully disclose her 40-year, "close, multifaceted, and personal friendship" with IFG Port Holdings LLC's attorney.

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AG Blanche To Speak At GOP Midterm Convention

By Courtney Bublé

Attorney General Todd Blanche will speak at the Republican midterm convention this week in his "personal capacity."

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Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

By Jarek Rutz

The Delaware Chancery Court this past week saw disputes involving a former NFL star and a $2.5 million solar venture, Morgan Stanley's role in Fox Corp.'s planned $22 billion acquisition of Roku Inc., and JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s effort to pause more than $20 million in legal-fee payments to former Frank executives.

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